PlainZIP

Gulfport, MS · standard

ZIP Code 39501

Harrison County, Mississippi - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.

21,987
620/sq mi
$34,758
Median income
$121,800
Median home value
13.5%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Gulfport pairs one of the lowest household incomes in the country with among the most affordable home values nationally, in a low-density, renter-heavy area.

3th pct
household income, US ZIPs
17th pct
home value, US ZIPs
620
people per sq mi
40%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 39501 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 39501 is a densely settled ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Gulfport, Harrison County, Mississippi, with 21,987 residents across 35.4 square miles, a density of 620 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.

ZIP 39501 sits on the lower end of the income spectrum: median household income is $34,758 (34% below the Mississippi average), while per-capita income is $23,273. Local economic indicators show a 32.2% poverty rate alongside 15.4% unemployment. The typical home here is valued at $121,800 (9% below the state average); renters pay a median of $984 monthly, and 39.7% of units are owner-occupied.

Formal educational attainment runs low here: just 13.5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 38.3, and the average commute is 17 minutes. To put 39501 in local context, 6 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles appear further down this page alongside 6 additional ZIPs in Harrison County, for a geography-aware comparison.

Every figure on this page is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates (including median rent) and the FHFA House Price Index, no estimates, no proprietary scoring. Verify with Census →

Top industries in ZIP 39501

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Gulfport, MS

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 39501.

establishments

What this shows Establishment counts come from the Census ZIP Code Business Patterns program, which counts physical business locations rather than employees or revenue.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) As of 2023

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates + ZIP Code Business Patterns + FHFA HPI ACS demographics and median rent, ZBP business establishments, FHFA HPI for ZIP 39501, Gulfport, MS · 2023 Census ACS 5-Year Estimates use a rolling 60-month sample for stable small-geography estimates; ZBP updated annually; FHFA HPI updated quarterly/annually.

Quick Facts

21,987

Population

35.4

Area (sq mi)

620

People / sq mi

Chicago

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

Neighborhood Scorecard
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Who lives in ZIP 39501?

38.3

Median Age

45.2%

Male

54.8%

Female

2.7%

Foreign-Born

White 28.8%
African American 59.4%
Asian 0.7%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.1%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.5%
Two or More Ethnicities 8.0%
Hispanic or Latino 5.7%

Hispanic or Latino is an ethnicity category from the Census Bureau and may overlap with other categories above.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

How much do residents earn?

$34,758

Median Household Income

-34% vs state

$23,273

Per Capita Income

32.2%

Poverty Rate

15.4%

Unemployment Rate

16.9 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 39501 ranks nationally

Gulfport, MS household income vs. every US ZIP code

Median household income, the full national distribution, with this ZIP marked

$34,758 3rd percentile higher than 3% of 30,318 US ZIPs

$0–$20,000: 118 US ZIPs (0%). Below this entry. $20,000–$40,000: 1,573 US ZIPs (5%). This entry sits in this band. $40,000–$60,000: 7,092 US ZIPs (23%). Above this entry. $60,000–$80,000: 9,980 US ZIPs (33%). Above this entry. $80,000–$100,000: 5,778 US ZIPs (19%). Above this entry. $100,000–$120,000: 2,855 US ZIPs (9%). Above this entry. $120,000–$140,000: 1,362 US ZIPs (4%). Above this entry. $140,000–$160,000: 686 US ZIPs (2%). Above this entry. $160,000–$180,000: 364 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. $180,000–$200,000: 186 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. $200,000–$220,000: 324 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. This ZIP $0 $200K+ every reporting US ZIP, bucketed by value

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Source U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates · 2019–2023

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

What is the education profile here?

High School Graduate or Higher 48.1%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 13.5%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

What does housing look like?

10,501

Total Housing Units

8,770

Occupied Units

1,731

Vacant Units

2.48

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 39.7%
Renter 60.3%

$121,800

Median Home Value

-9% vs state

$984

Median Rent

1975

Median Year Built

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

How have home values changed over time?

FHFA House Price Index, annual appreciation data based on repeat sales and appraisals

-8.0%

YoY Change (2024)

232

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+132%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 39501 have decreased 8.0% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +132% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +7.3% 165
2021 +7.3% 177
2022 +17.4% 208
2023 +21.5% 252
2024 -8.0% 232

Source: Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) House Price Index, All-Transactions, Five-Digit ZIP Codes (Developmental Index). Index base = 100 in year 2000. Data through 2024. ZIP codes with few transactions may show missing values.

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 611 business establishments in ZIP 39501, employing approximately 13,539 people with a combined annual payroll of $811,713,000.

611

Businesses

13,539

Employees

$811.7M

Annual Payroll

16

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Retail trade 94 15.4%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 93 15.2%
Health care and social assistance 92 15.1%
Accommodation and food services 67 11.0%
Other services (except public administration) 60 9.8%
Finance and insurance 45 7.4%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 29 4.8%
Construction 26 4.3%
Wholesale trade 26 4.3%
Transportation and warehousing 22 3.6%
Real estate and rental and leasing 20 3.3%
Manufacturing 12 2.0%
Utilities 7 1.1%
Information 7 1.1%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation 5 0.8%
Educational services 3 0.5%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP), 2023. Employment figures may include noise for disclosure avoidance.

Nearby ZIP Codes

Want a side-by-side? Compare 39501 vs 39560 →

ZIP 39501 vs its nearest neighbors, by population

Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.

residents

What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 39501 ranks #3 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023

ZIP 39501 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income

Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.

median income

What this shows By household income, ZIP 39501 ranks #7 of 7 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023
ZIP Code City Population Distance
39560 Long Beach, MS 16,844 4.3 mi
39507 Gulfport, MS 16,234 4.2 mi
39503 Gulfport, MS 45,309 7.2 mi
39531 Biloxi, MS 17,736 8.2 mi
39530 Biloxi, MS 8,086 9.5 mi
39532 Biloxi, MS 32,716 11.3 mi

More ZIP Codes in Harrison County

39503 standard
Gulfport, MS
Pop: 45,309
39532 standard
Biloxi, MS
Pop: 32,716
39531 standard
Biloxi, MS
Pop: 17,736
39560 standard
Long Beach, MS
Pop: 16,844
39507 standard
Gulfport, MS
Pop: 16,234
39574 standard
Saucier, MS
Pop: 13,613

Related Areas

Harrison County Gulfport, MS Mississippi

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 39501 in? ▼
ZIP code 39501 (Gulfport) is located in Harrison County, Mississippi. Harrison County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/harrison-ms.
What is the population of ZIP code 39501? ▼
ZIP code 39501 in Gulfport, MS has a population of 21,987 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 39501? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 39501 is $34,758, which is 54% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 39501? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 39501 is $121,800, which is 56% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 39501? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 39501 is African American at 59.4%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 5.7% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 39501? ▼
ZIP code 39501 has 611 business establishments employing approximately 13,539 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 39501? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 39501 are: Retail trade (94), Professional, scientific, and technical services (93), Health care and social assistance (92). There are 16 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 39501? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 39501 decreased by 8.0% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 132%. This is a developmental index based on repeat sales and appraisal data from Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac.
What is the education level in ZIP code 39501? ▼
In ZIP code 39501, 48.1% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 13.5% hold a bachelor's degree or higher. These figures come from the Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023).
What is the average commute time in ZIP 39501? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 39501 is 16.9 minutes according to Census ACS data. The national average is roughly 26 minutes, so commuters here spend less time traveling to work than typical.
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 39501? ▼
In ZIP code 39501, approximately 39.7% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 60.3% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 39501? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 39501 is 32.2% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

Read our methodology to see how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.